Months of tedious talks over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza – negotiations that required officials from an outgoing and incoming presidential administration to put aside their fundamental differences – culminated in an intense late-night push for an agreement that finally came to fruition on Wednesday.

President Biden marked the long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas in remarks Sunday as the deal officially took effect, celebrating that it had "finally come to fruition."

Israel's government has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. It is the most significant breakthrough in 15 months of war,